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Israel to reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing after nearly two years

Israel to reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing after nearly two years

Israel announced Friday that it will reopen the Rafah border crossing with Egypt over the weekend, allowing Palestinians to enter and leave Gaza for the first time since May 2024. The move comes nearly two years after the crossing was largely shut down amid ongoing conflict....

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Greece, Turkey and the mind of Donald Trump

Greece, Turkey and the mind of Donald Trump

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s recent statement suggesting that we’re facing a “historic opportunity for the permanent solution to the Aegean problem” raised eyebrows in Athens. ...

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Cyprus court clears way for forced returns of Syrian nationals

Cyprus court clears way for forced returns of Syrian nationals

Cyprus’ top court for asylum cases has backed the country’s Asylum Service, rejecting several appeals from Syrian nationals and clearing the way for their potential return to Syria....

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13 kilos of TNT go missing during military drill

13 kilos of TNT go missing during military drill

Cyprus’ Defense Ministry and Police are on high alert following the disappearance of 13 kilograms (30 pounds) of TNT explosives during a military engineering exercise at the Kalo Chorio firing range....

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Sahara dust smothers Cyprus, health officials urge caution

Sahara dust smothers Cyprus, health officials urge caution

Cyprus woke up Friday under a thick, orange haze of dust blowing in all the way from Libya. Officials are warning people to take it easy outside, especially kids, the elderly, and anyone with breathing problems....

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Brad Pitt heads to Hydra for mystery thriller

Brad Pitt heads to Hydra for mystery thriller

Hollywood star Brad Pitt is expected to arrive on the Greek island of Hydra in late February, turning the picturesque island into a film set for his upcoming movie, The Riders....

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Cyprus enters the AI big league with NVIDIA partnership

Cyprus enters the AI big league with NVIDIA partnership

The Cypriot government is moving ahead at full speed with its strategic partnership with U.S. tech giant NVIDIA as part of a broader effort to upgrade the country’s national infrastructure through the installation of a supercomputer scheduled to go live in June 2026....

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Smuggled tobacco from occupied north seized on Limassol–Larnaca highway

Smuggled tobacco from occupied north seized on Limassol–Larnaca highway

What began as a routine traffic stop on the Limassol–Larnaca motorway ended in a seizure of untaxed tobacco believed to have been transported from the north, highlighting once again the challenges authorities face in policing illicit trade across Cyprus....

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EU tightens visa rules, steps up deportations in new migration strategy

EU tightens visa rules, steps up deportations in new migration strategy

The European Commission on Thursday unveiled a tougher migration strategy for the next five years, centered on overhauling the EU’s visa system and stepping up deportations, moves that effectively seal the bloc’s harder line on irregular migration....

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Friday, January 30th: The ''Italian job'' brings mud and thunder

Friday, January 30th: The ''Italian job'' brings mud and thunder

An extensive low-pressure system centered over southern Italy is making its way into our neighborhood, and it’s not arriving empty-handed....

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Good news for Britons as China drops visa requirement

Good news for Britons as China drops visa requirement

Brits heading to China no longer need a visa, for trips of up to 30 days, that is. The UK government confirmed the change Tuesday during Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Beijing, after talks with President Xi Jinping....

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''We can’t pay this'': Farmers hit with water bills going back ten years

''We can’t pay this'': Farmers hit with water bills going back ten years

Farmers across Cyprus say they’ve been hit with shocking water bills going back nearly ten years, and they warn the sudden charges could put them out of business....

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€30,000 fine for private hospital over GESY claim delays

€30,000 fine for private hospital over GESY claim delays

A private hospital working under Cyprus’ General Health System (GESY) has landed itself in hot water after repeatedly dragging its feet on paperwork, and it’s now being hit with a €30,000 fine....

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Larnaca is about to look very different

Larnaca is about to look very different

Larnaca is gearing up for a busy and expensive year ahead....

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From cement to furniture, Cyprus industry had a strong end of year

From cement to furniture, Cyprus industry had a strong end of year

Cyprus factories were busier than usual in November, and the numbers show it....

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€58,400 for a home that wasn’t for sale

€58,400 for a home that wasn’t for sale

Limassol police are investigating a serious fraud case after a 70-year-old man reported that he was tricked into handing over €58,400 for the supposed purchase of a home in the Limassol district, a property that, as it turns out, belongs to someone else entirely....

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India marks its 77th Republic Day with a celebration in Nicosia

India marks its 77th Republic Day with a celebration in Nicosia

Monday night at the newly refurbished Landmark Hotel, India’s 77th Republic Day came alive in Cyprus with a mix of diplomacy, culture, and a little bit of sparkle. ...

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Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Strategic Transformation

Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Strategic Transformation

Cyprus and Paphos will host a high-level international executive education program titled AI Leadership & Strategic Transformation for Senior Executives, taking place at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort from January 30 to February 1, 2026....

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Carnival of Hearts: A Three-Day Celebration of Love and Festivity at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Carnival of Hearts: A Three-Day Celebration of Love and Festivity at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort

Experience the ultimate blend of romance and carnival magic at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort with the Carnival of Hearts — a captivating three-day celebration designed for couples, families, and friends alike....

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With the support of Lidl Cyprus, the 5th mind REset showcased children's ''green'' ideas

With the support of Lidl Cyprus, the 5th mind REset showcased children's ''green'' ideas

The mind REset educational environmental program of Junior Achievement Cyprus, with Lidl Cyprus as its strategic partner, once again implemented the Trade Fair, inviting the public to visit Metropolis Mall in Larnaca and witness firsthand the student teams that transformed creativity into solutions with social and environmental impact....

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Thessaloniki breaks ground on €40 million Holocaust Museum

Thessaloniki breaks ground on €40 million Holocaust Museum

Thessaloniki is taking a historic step toward finally commemorating the city’s Jewish community with the construction of a Holocaust Museum, following decades of devastation and silence. On Friday, the Jewish Community of Thessaloniki signed a key agreement with construction firm METKA, paving the way for the €40 million project....

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Cyprus talks stuck in neutral after UN envoy’s visit

Cyprus talks stuck in neutral after UN envoy’s visit

The visit to Cyprus by UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ personal envoy, María Ángela Holguín, has ended without a key result: no date was announced for an international conference on the Cyprus issue, despite hopes it could be convened in February....

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Turkey says it broke up Iran-linked spy ring with alleged Cyprus drone plans

Turkey says it broke up Iran-linked spy ring with alleged Cyprus drone plans

Turkish authorities say they have dismantled an espionage network linked to Iran, arresting six people accused of gathering sensitive military information, with Cyprus emerging as part of the alleged operational planning....

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Six accused in Demosthenous murder appear in Limassol court

Six accused in Demosthenous murder appear in Limassol court

Six men accused in the killing of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous are appearing before the Limassol Criminal Court on Thursday, as authorities push forward with one of the most complex murder cases Cyprus has seen in recent years....

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Thursday forecast: A grey but warm day with highs hitting 18°C, though rain lingers in the west

Thursday forecast: A grey but warm day with highs hitting 18°C, though rain lingers in the west

The low-pressure system parked over the island has been busy. While the dust is still lingering in the atmosphere to keep things hazy, the headline story is the mountains....

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Man arrested after series of thefts, including charity donation box

Man arrested after series of thefts, including charity donation box

A 31-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts carried out in Larnaca earlier this month, police said on Wednesday....

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Five headed for trial as manhunt continues in Larnaca street violence case

Five headed for trial as manhunt continues in Larnaca street violence case

Five men accused in connection with a violent incident involving gunfire in central Larnaca have been committed directly to trial before the Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca. The case relates to clashes that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, 17 January....

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Deadly Trikala factory explosion traced to long-term propane leak

Deadly Trikala factory explosion traced to long-term propane leak

Greek fire authorities have concluded that a prolonged propane gas leak was the primary cause of the fatal explosion at the “Violanta” food production facility in the Trikala regional unit, an incident that claimed the lives of five female workers....

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2026 will define the Eurozone’s future

2026 will define the Eurozone’s future

The Eurozone faces a range of risks, foremost among them those stemming from the external environment. Specifically, there is the risk that global growth and international trade could be affected by a peak in geopolitical tensions....

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Paphos’ Xeros and Dhiarizos Valleys could soon join the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve network

Paphos’ Xeros and Dhiarizos Valleys could soon join the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve network

Efforts are underway to advance the inclusion of the Xeros and Dhiarizos river valleys in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves, with a series of community-focused meetings recently held in Paphos District....

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EAC says electricity prices unlikely to fall before major solar expansion

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Environmental organisations press President over delays in Akamas protection measures

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